Pizza Bites

Sizzling and melty!

1 3.5 oz. pkg. pepperoni*
2/3 c pizza sauce
3 c finely grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 c chopped onions, optional
1/2 c sliced or chopped olives, optional
1/4 c finely chopped green peppers, optional
1 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent seamless dough sheet (or rolls)

Chop each pepperoni into four pieces and place in bowl. Add pizza sauce and cheese. Add onions, olives, and/or green peppers if desired. Set aside. Unroll crescent dough sheet (or crescent rolls) on flat surface. (If using rolls, pinch seams together.) Cut into 48 even squares. Press onto bottom and partly up sides of greased mini muffin tins. Fill each cup with 1 tablespoon pizza mixture. Bake at 375°F for 13-14 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans and serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

*can substitute Canadian bacon or cooked sausage if desired